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Here’s How Martial Arts Can Help With Arthritis And Joint Health
Signing up for martial arts classes probably isn’t the first thought that crosses your mind when you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, but research indicates it might be quite beneficial in loosening your joints and helping with pain. Arthritis is the chronic inflammation of the joints. It typically starts with one joint, but once a person has been diagnosed with it, there’s a good chance other joints will eventually be affected. Some of the common causes of arthritis include: Age Obesity Wear and tear due to overusing joints Accidents or sports injuries Muscle weakness Family history How Martial Arts Help With Arthritis Learning martial art provides various ....
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7 Benefits Of Having A Sibling Who Trains In Martial Arts With You
Having a sibling who trains in martial arts with you enriches your journey as a martial artist. You get to share experiences at the gym and enjoy some healthy sibling competition. Your shared passion for martial arts strengthens your sibling bond and improves your relationship in many ways. This article will explore some benefits of training martial arts with one or more siblings and how it impacts your journey as a martial artist. Seven Advantages Of Training Martial Arts With A Sibling Some of the benefits of training martial arts with one or more siblings include: 1) Makes Training More Fun Martial art classes are group activities, so you get to interact with many people during ....
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How To Get Past The Fear Of Getting Hit As A Fighter
How To Get Past The Fear Of Getting Hit As A Fighter The fear of getting hit can leave fighters at any level frozen. It turns them into breathing punching bags as their fear cripples their ability to mount any semblance of an effective offense. Being afraid of getting hit isn’t something to be ashamed of. Many of the fighters you see competing at the highest level of combat sports once had to overcome this fear. The fear of getting punched is pervasive with beginners learning how to fight. It’s one of their first challenges as they approach their first sparring sessions. Some people even quit training to avoid having to deal with this fear. There are two main reasons ....
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The Way of the Not-So-Empty Hand: A List of Karate Weapons
What!? Karate weapons? That doesn’t sound right! If you’ve read our recent post on what Karate means you know that the literal translation of Karate in Japanese is “empty hand.” The logical implication here is that there are no weapons used in Karate. Strictly speaking, this is true. There are no real “Karate weapons”. However, there is a list of Karate weapons that many Karateka train with. Let’s dive in and learn all about them! The History of Karate Weapons So, if fighting weapons don’t exist in Karate, where did these weapons come from and why are they associated with Karate? It’s all because of the Okinawans. ....
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6 GAMES THAT TEACH SELF CONTROL TO CHILDREN
If you work with young children, then you will want to read these easy to play self regulation games for children. These six games provide great suggestions for physical or occupational therapy self regulation activities and require no equipment! We all love activities that do need any preparation or equipment. The research study that was performed were for kindergarten students. Here is a description of the six games played in the study. These games were designed to help children practice: paying attention. following directions. remembering rules. demonstrating self-control. RED LIGHT, PURPLE LIGHT Like Red Light, Green Light, a teacher acted as a “stop light” by standing ....
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15 Tips For Picky Eaters
Healthy Food for Picky Eaters Here are 15 foods picky eaters can choose from. Some are homemade, and some are store-bought. Let’s dive in. 1. Veggie chips Vegetables are a great source of vitamins A and C, B vitamins, and fiber. But getting your picky eater to eat veggies can be a challenge. Most store-bought veggie chips are made from vegetable flour or powder. Make your own instead. It’s easy. Bake thinly sliced beets, sweet potatoes or zucchini with a dash of oil. 2. Pumpkin or banana pancakes Whether using pancake mix or cooking from scratch, flour is fortified with B vitamins and iron. Pancake mix has added sugar, but topping pancakes ....
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Give Your Heart to Martial Arts
All martial arts involve physical activity that increases both your mental and physical endurance. But did you know that practicing martial arts also helps to maintain healthy heart function and a strong cardiovascular system? February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the different heart-related conditions that could potentially affect any of us, such as heart disease, stroke, and cardiac arrest. To help shed light on this topic, we’ve listed some of the surprising links between martial arts and a healthy heart! Martial arts strengthens your heart A high-intensity martial arts workout both temporarily raises your heart rate and ultimately lowers your ....
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Karate vs. Taekwondo: What's The Difference?
Karate and taekwondo both start with beginners learning fundamental rules and basic moves. These form the foundation for learning the more advanced moves. In each martial art form, you’ll learn different “stances” and ways to punch, kick, and block an opponent. These will be done slowly, and each move is held to help you get the right form. It’s important to know that holding stances for a longer period in both karate and taekwondo will not be helpful in an actual fight. The stances are meant to be used as a training tool. Fight movements need to flow quickly from one to the next to be effective. Karate Karate is best known in pop culture ....
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Parenting the Shy Child
Parenting the Shy Child In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, shy children are often assumed to have something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament. Children are born with unique personalities, although the environment can play a significant role in how these traits present as the child develops. What is apparent is that shyness falls on a continuum, where children have varying levels of this trait. The important thing is to remember that different character attributes should be embraced to appreciate the unique way a shy child interacts with the world around them. Children are wired ....
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How Martial Arts Helps Kids and Families Build a Strong Community
Just like an elementary school, martial arts schools draw students from the local community. And just like elementary school kids, martial arts students give back. Bake sales, outdoor events, fundraisers, these are the staples of how teachers, students and families connect with their community on a broader scale. A martial arts' student’s leadership skills, their attention and kindness and respect in everything they do at school and home, make a big impression. Parents attest to this all the time, speaking with enthusiasm to what their kids are learning, how they’re developing strength and confidence on the journey to black belt. This journey culminates in an official ....
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Fostering Empathy in Children During the Holidays
Fostering Empathy in Children During the Holidays ‘Tis the season! A season of giving, a season of patience, a season of all things warm and inviting. Doesn’t it all sound magical? As we go into this time of year, the excitement fills the air and the anticipation of gifts and fun activities encompasses our very being, no matter what age. And while the spirit of the season surrounds us, the hustle and bustle often leaves parents exhausted and children focused only on the “gimme” of presents. To counteract this, it is important to revamp our priorities and utilize the holidays as a starting point for helping foster empathy in children. The first step ....
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Movement - Reducing the Effects of Sitting
Movement Reducing the Effects of Sitting There’s no denying that advancements in technology have made our lives easier. We can work from home, shop online, and watch newly released movies, among many other things, all without leaving the couch. And while this saves us travel time and hassle, it can lead to unexpected health consequences. The reason is that we are sitting for prolonged periods, which can deteriorate our bodies. Even worse is our children are also sitting a great deal, so they are now faced with the same issues that adults have been. Therefore, children need to keep their bodies moving [JS1] throughout the day. The human body is like a ....
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The Importance of Uniforms
The Importance of Uniforms For many years, uniforms have been used in a multitude of industries. From school, to the military, to sports teams, to work, uniforms have remained an element that helps people distinguish one team or organization from another. And while uniforms are mainly used for this reason, sports teams, the military and some other organizations have supplemental uniforms that have their own purpose as well. No matter what type, uniforms give people a sense of unity and helps promote pride in being a part of a larger organization. Loyalty in a group also increases and a feeling of team boosts the morale among everyone involved. Members also feel more confident and ....
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Playing With Purpose: Why Play Is Important To Development
Have you ever taken a moment to truly admire the art and incredible beauty of watching a child at play? Their fully engaged spirit, drive, imagination and passion are all completely vested in the mission of the moment. Whether tinkering with their next greatest creations or saving the day as their favorite superhero, children demonstrate freely and without any reservations the power of playing with purpose! Maria Montessori once said, “Play is the work of a child.” How very true! As parents, teachers and coaches, we each have an incredible opportunity to step with intention each and every day into the world of a child, meeting them exactly where they are at in their own ....
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Is Your Child Ready for School?
The past year and a half of school have been such a tumultuous ride. From school closures to virtual classes to partial reopening, it seems as if our children have experienced every out-of-the-norm scenario we could come up with. And although the goal was to keep them safe, children’s development took a significant hit. We’ve seen more significant emotional distress, poorer health choices, regression in cognitive momentum, and decreased social skills. So, as the new school year approaches, it is more important than ever to ensure that they are prepared for school in ways that cover all developmental areas. The idea of “school readiness” has always been mostly ....
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The Top 6 Health Benefits Of Martial Arts
There are many benefits to training martial arts, not the least of which are physical, mental, and spiritual in nature. From the physical improvements, to the enhancement of both your mental and spiritual well-being, martial arts paves the way for people to reach their peak potential. Martial arts has tremendous health benefits and can get you in the best shape of your life very quickly. It is one of the most effective workouts available. Many practitioners can attest to its incredible health properties and will tell you that by training martial arts, they have never felt better in their entire lives. Achieving your fitness goals and getting your dream body takes a lot of effort. It ....
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The Secret to Developing Well-Rounded Athletes
The Secret to Developing Well-Rounded Athletes Over the last year, sports programs have had shortened seasons, if any at all. Because of that, training time for athletes of all ages has dropped significantly. Now, with sports returning to a more normal duration, young athletes are working hard to regain lost skills and recondition their bodies. The problem, however, is that lengthy breaks increase the risk of injury upon returning to training. In addition, when athletes specialize in a sport, they generally only train muscles for that sport. To be truly at the top of their game, young athletes should engage in training that develops all muscle groups through a ....
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Boredom – An Essential Ingredient for Creativity
Boredom – An Essential Ingredient for Creativity Remember when you wished the weekend would last forever? As weeks of the “shelter in place” order have passed, the eagerness for some “time off” has lost its spark. Children’s boredom is growing day by day and will continue, especially as many schools will be ending the school year earlier than normal. The rising monotony of each day brings about an increase in technology use to keep children occupied. What they should be doing, however, is embracing the boredom and allowing their creative juices to flow. When we are bored, we are more likely to engage in “sensation seeking.” A study ....
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27 Apr 2021 4 Ways To Get Your Child To Try New Foods Outside Of Mealtimes
Anyone want your child eating more variety throughout the day? If you do, you are not alone. We can get there, but it’s so important that we focus on doing this without bribery or forcing. Why? Because we want our kids to WANT to choose these foods, and as they get older, to eat these foods even when we aren’t making them do so. Allowing kids to try new foods takes time and patience. But when we focus on this as our only goal, we miss out on a lot of smaller wins in between. Research shows it can take up to 15-20 or more exposures of a food before a child eats it. Let’s shift our focus, shall we? Let’s think about exposure and interaction with new foods as a ....
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Join Us For the Best Taekwondo in Tulsa
Welcome To Our New Website! We’re Proud To Serve Tulsa with Taekwondo! At Wolfe Pack Taekwondo, we are working hard to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors. And you could be next! We are offering Tulsa a hands-on approach to Taekwondo. And you don’t need any prior experience to succeed! Come visit us at Wolfe Pack Taekwondo and see for yourself what makes us the best Taekwondo facility in town. Just fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! And don't forget to click below to visit us on our social media pages!! ....
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